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   Pledge of Allegiance

   The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in honor of servicemen and women.

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   [00:00:13] Thank you. I'd like you all to please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance and remain standing [00:00:18] for a moment of silence in honor of our servicemen and women at home and abroad.

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   Moment of Silence

   Procedural moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance.

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   [00:00:24] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, [00:00:31] one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:00:42] Thank you. You may be seated.

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4. 4

   Approval of July 28, Work Session and August 4, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes

   approved

   Council approved the minutes from the July 28, 2020 work session and the August 4, 2020 regular meeting.

   • motion:Approve the July 28, 2020 work session and August 4, 2020 regular meeting minutes. (passed)

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   [00:00:44] Next item on the agenda is the approval of the July 28th work session and August 4th regular meeting minutes. [00:00:51] Move for approval. Second. [00:00:53] Any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. [00:00:58] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes.

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6. 6.a

   Purchases/Payments for City Council Approval

   approvedon consent

   Council approved purchases/payments without discussion.

   • motion:Motion to approve purchases/payments for City Council approval. (passed)

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   [00:01:24] Move for approval. Second. [00:01:26] Discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye. Aye. [00:01:31] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. [00:01:33] Next, second reading ordinance 2020-2202.

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7. 7.a

   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2202: Moratorium on Front Yard Fences

   approved

   Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2020-2202, establishing a 180-day moratorium on permitting, construction, or installation of front yard fences in residential zoning districts to allow staff time to study design, placement, and height regulations. The ordinance passed on a voice vote.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2202

   • vote:Adopt Ordinance 2020-2202 establishing a 180-day moratorium on front yard fences in residential zoning districts. (passed)

   👤Altman👤Mrs. Manns#180-day moratorium on front yard fences#Land Development Review Board#Ordinance No. 2020-2202

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   [00:01:37] This is ordinance number 2020-2202, an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:01:42] providing for a 180-day moratorium on the permitting, construction, or installation of fences in the front yards [00:01:48] of properties within a residential zoning district, providing for enforcement, providing for severability, [00:01:53] and providing for an effective date. [00:01:55] Mrs. Manns? [00:01:56] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council. [00:01:59] As you'll recall from our meeting last week, the staff recommended to the Land Development Review Board [00:02:06] that we be afforded a 180-day period of time under which there would be a moratorium [00:02:14] in relationship to the establishment of front yard fences in the residential districts of the city. [00:02:21] We felt that 180 days was an appropriate time to study various regulatory standards. [00:02:30] The specific issues related to fences that we wanted to look at were design and placement of those. [00:02:36] We've got some inconsistencies in our current ordinance, and the Land Development Review Board, [00:02:43] in July at their meeting on the 16th, recommended in favor of the moratorium [00:02:50] related to the installation of fences in front yards. [00:02:54] Very good. Open it up for public comment. [00:02:56] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:03:01] Do we have a motion? Do we have a second? [00:03:04] Second. [00:03:05] Motion and a second to the maker? [00:03:07] No, we've already discussed this. [00:03:08] Second? [00:03:09] No. [00:03:10] Deputy Mayor? [00:03:11] No comments, thank you. [00:03:12] Mr. Altman? [00:03:13] Just perhaps a timeline on when we would expect to have our discussion of this item [00:03:20] when we're putting this on hold now. [00:03:24] We can discuss it at any time that you'd like to do so. [00:03:28] Our expectation is that the staff will have a draft for you to look at [00:03:35] way in advance of the 180-day time period, [00:03:39] and that might be the best time to sort of respond to what we will be proposing [00:03:45] and provide us with additional input. [00:03:48] Great, thank you. [00:03:50] I would ask that, as you're looking at the design, [00:03:52] also look at the heights in my own personal property. [00:03:58] I think I'm covered under three separate ordinances [00:04:00] with three separate height requirements, so all on one piece of property. [00:04:06] Okay, Mr. Mayor. [00:04:07] Okay. [00:04:08] Any further discussion? [00:04:10] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:04:13] Aye. [00:04:14] Opposed, like sign.

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8. 7.b

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   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2200: FLUM Amendment for Properties Located at the NE Corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street

   approved

   Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2020-2200, a small-scale FLUM amendment changing the land use designation for ~0.8139 acres at the NE corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street from Downtown to Highway Commercial. The Land Development Review Board had unanimously recommended approval, and Council passed the motion after discussion about coordinating the corner with the southeast corner as a city entryway feature.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2200

   • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-2200 on second reading, changing FLUM designation from Downtown to Highway Commercial. (passed)

   📍5303 Main Street📍6318 U.S. Highway 19📍6328 U.S. Highway 19📍6330 U.S. Highway 19📍Parcels 0526160030207000120 through 0526160030207000123👤Councilman Davis👤Councilman Trapper👤Mr. Allman👤Mr. Driscoll👤Ms. Smith#Downtown district to Highway Commercial designation change#Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment#Land Development Review Board recommendation (July 16)#Ordinance No. 2020-2200

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   [00:04:15] Motion passes. [00:04:16] Next, Second Reading Ordinance 2020-2200. [00:04:19] This is Ordinance Number 2020-2200, [00:04:21] an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:04:23] providing for a small-scale amendment of the future land use map of the city's [00:04:26] adopted comprehensive plan, providing for a change in land use designation [00:04:29] for approximately .8139 acres of property, [00:04:33] generally located at 6318, 6328, and 6330 U.S. Highway 19 and 5303 Main Street, [00:04:41] having parcel identification number 0526160030207000120 [00:04:49] through 0526160030207000123 inclusive, [00:04:56] as shown on the map attached here too as Exhibit A and legally described herein, [00:05:00] providing for the amendment of the land use designation for said properties [00:05:03] from downtown to highway commercial, [00:05:06] providing for conflicts, severability, and an effective date. [00:05:09] Thank you. [00:05:10] Ms. Smith? [00:05:11] Yes, sir. [00:05:12] The agenda item before you at this time, as indicated by Mr. Driscoll, [00:05:18] relates to the future land use map. [00:05:21] It covers three individual addresses located on U.S. Highway 19 [00:05:29] and one on Main Street. [00:05:31] The current designation is downtown district, [00:05:37] and the requested district is highway commercial zoning district. [00:05:43] Based on the location of the properties, [00:05:47] specifically in connection to U.S. Highway 19 [00:05:51] and the requested designation of highway commercial, [00:05:54] which is suited to accommodate automobile traffic, [00:06:00] whereas the downtown district is more strictly considered [00:06:06] as an opportunity to feature unique stores [00:06:09] or bring attention to a city's downtown, [00:06:12] that this property unquestionably is better suited for highway commercial use [00:06:17] than downtown use. [00:06:21] And the staff presented that recommendation [00:06:24] to the Land Development Review Board at their meeting on July 16th, [00:06:28] and they recommended unanimously in favor of the future land use map change. [00:06:35] Thank you. [00:06:36] We'll open it up for public comment. [00:06:39] Seeing no one come forward, I'll bring it back to Council. [00:06:42] Move for approval. [00:06:45] We have a motion. [00:06:46] Second. [00:06:47] Second. [00:06:48] To the maker. [00:06:49] No, we're just putting a parcel together for down the road, [00:06:52] and I just want to reiterate that I'd like the corner to match [00:06:56] what's going to happen on the southeast corner, [00:06:59] the northeast corner to match the southeast corner, [00:07:01] welcoming people to the city. [00:07:03] Thank you. [00:07:04] And to the second. [00:07:05] Yes, same thing as Councilman Davis was saying. [00:07:09] We want to make sure that whatever's put there is conducive to what we want, [00:07:14] especially the entrance of our city. [00:07:16] I know there are talks with that about the owners, [00:07:19] but I just want to reiterate that because it's very important. [00:07:24] Mr. Mayor, if you'd allow me to respond, [00:07:26] at this point the property owners have not committed to a final site plan [00:07:32] for the property, and until they do so, [00:07:35] we're unable to determine if they have any property at all, or if so, [00:07:41] what size the property might be that could be relied on to establish an [00:07:48] entryway feature of any type. [00:07:51] I do understand the point that you're making that you would like something [00:07:54] that mirrors what we will be creating at the other corner, [00:07:58] but I don't want you to think that there's any guarantee that they're going [00:08:03] to transmit property to the city for that purpose. [00:08:07] They've indicated an interest in doing so based on the final site plan, [00:08:13] but have not made a commitment to do so at this point. [00:08:17] So the only option is the city buys the property, [00:08:20] if you want to develop it yourself. [00:08:26] What size is the property on the southeast corner? [00:08:31] I don't know that specifically off the top of my head, [00:08:34] but I should have a map in the packet which indicates that, [00:08:38] and so let me just flip through. [00:08:40] I think Councilman Trapper was talking about the southeast corner. [00:08:44] Yeah, what size is the southeast corner? [00:08:46] I don't think that's on the map. [00:08:48] I can see the map right here. [00:08:49] The southeast corner is actually 40 by 80. [00:09:00] Let's just look and see if we can mirror it, [00:09:03] so maybe not the same size, but mirror it. [00:09:06] Yeah, that would just come along in any discussion with any potential [00:09:09] developer that was looking to do something on that parcel. [00:09:11] They're going to look for benefits from the city to help them out, [00:09:15] so at that point it's just a bargaining tool. [00:09:17] Good point. [00:09:19] Sounds like a plan. [00:09:20] Mr. Allman? [00:09:22] As to this item, we had a discussion about it, [00:09:26] and the history of the property having been a gas station and commercial [00:09:31] for many years, the argument is it's hard to defeat. [00:09:38] So I'm in favor of the motion. [00:09:40] I would reiterate two things. [00:09:42] One, we have planning exercises that are about to get underway, [00:09:45] including 3-D drawing. [00:09:48] So there's nothing more compelling than a picture, [00:09:50] and if we can try to work with our regional planning councils getting [00:09:55] underway with the design of that whole area, some projections and ideas, [00:10:00] it would be nice if they could insert what we would like to have in it. [00:10:03] So I think this is our chance to put our influence on the product. [00:10:09] I know that was an issue brought up before. [00:10:11] So perhaps a picture can help us. [00:10:16] Yeah. [00:10:19] Not 1,000 of mine. [00:10:21] No, no, get 4,000. [00:10:23] Anyhow, and secondly, we have another planning exercise going on that I [00:10:27] understand is going to look at our future land maps overall. [00:10:32] So I've mentioned this before, [00:10:34] but when we get these small-scale future land map changes, [00:10:38] it's going to be nice over the next year to be able to look at the city [00:10:42] and make adjustments that seem to be appropriate in other places. [00:10:47] To the north of this whole downtown strip is all low to medium density. [00:10:51] You know, the whole argument of the city is to have some density close to [00:10:57] the downtown, [00:10:58] so I'm thinking that some of the land uses surrounding what we're looking [00:11:02] at would be something we'd contemplate in the future. [00:11:05] So I look forward to that. [00:11:07] Good points. [00:11:08] Thank you. [00:11:09] Any further discussion? [00:11:10] Hearing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:11:13] Aye. [00:11:14] Opposed, like sign.

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9. 7.c

   Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2201: Rezoning of Properties Located at the NE Corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street

   approved

   Council held the second reading of Ordinance 2020-2201, rezoning approximately 0.8139 acres at the NE corner of US Highway 19 and Main Street from downtown to highway commercial. The four contiguous parcels currently house Boost Mobile, F.I. Gray & Sons Commercial Realtors, F.I. Gray & Sons Residential Realtors, and West Pasco Spine & Injury, all to be razed for redevelopment. The ordinance was approved on a voice vote.

   Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2201

   • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-2201, rezoning the four parcels from downtown to highway commercial. (passed)

   📍5303 Main Street📍6318 U.S. Highway 19📍6328 U.S. Highway 19📍6330 U.S. Highway 19📍Parcel IDs 052616003020700120 through 052616003020700123🏢Boost Mobile🏢F.I. Gray & Sons Commercial Realtors🏢F.I. Gray & Sons Residential Realtors🏢West Pasco Spine & Injury👤Mr. Allman👤Mr. Driscoll👤Mr. Murphy👤Mr. Smallwood👤Ms. Baines#Future Land Use Map (companion ordinance)#Land Development Code Zoning District Map#Ordinance 2020-2201

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   [00:11:15] Motion passes. [00:11:16] Second reading ordinance 2020-2201. [00:11:21] This is ordinance number 2020-2201, [00:11:24] ordinance of the city of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:11:26] providing for amendment of the Land Development Code Zoning District Map, [00:11:30] providing for rezoning of approximately 0.8139 acres of property, [00:11:34] generally located at 6318, 6328, and 6330 U.S. Highway 19, [00:11:39] and 5303 Main Street, [00:11:41] having parcel identification number 052616003020700120 through 052616003020700123 [00:11:54] inclusive. [00:11:56] As shown on the map, [00:11:57] attached here too is Exhibit A and legally described herein, [00:11:59] providing for amendment of the zoning district designation for said properties [00:12:03] from downtown to highway commercial, [00:12:05] providing for conflict severability and effective date. [00:12:08] Thank you. [00:12:09] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:12:10] Ms. Baines, do you have anything else? [00:12:12] Sure. [00:12:13] Just a couple of comments, Mr. Mayor. [00:12:14] As Mr. Driscoll indicated, [00:12:17] the four contiguous parcels are located at the northeast corner of U.S. [00:12:22] Highway 19 and Main Street. [00:12:25] This is actually a companion ordinance to the Change in the Future Land Use Map, [00:12:31] and they're officially asking for a rezoning of properties. [00:12:35] The properties currently have buildings on them, [00:12:41] one that houses Boost Mobile, [00:12:44] one F.I. Gray & Sons Commercial Realtors, [00:12:47] one F.I. Gray & Sons Residential Realtors, [00:12:51] and the West Pasco Spine & Injury business. [00:12:56] All of those buildings would be raised as part of the redevelopment of the property [00:13:02] if the rezoning is approved, [00:13:04] and a site plan will be submitted to support a use of the property [00:13:11] consistent with the highway commercial zoning district. [00:13:14] Thank you. [00:13:15] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:13:19] Mr. Smallwood is shaking his head no, [00:13:21] which means he must have figured another place for his desk when the place gets raised. [00:13:28] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:13:31] Move for approval. [00:13:32] Second. [00:13:33] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [00:13:35] Second. [00:13:37] Mr. Murphy? [00:13:38] No, we're good. [00:13:39] Mr. Allman? [00:13:40] No. [00:13:41] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:13:43] Aye.

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10. 7.d

    Second Reading, Ordinance No. 2020-2206: Recreational Watercraft Rental Services in City Parks

    approved

    Council held second reading and approved Ordinance 2020-2206, which amends Chapter 13 to add Article 14 regulating watercraft rentals from city property. The ordinance establishes franchise agreements, insurance/indemnification requirements, and a 3% gross ticket sales franchise fee for a one-year term. Council discussed monitoring of the fee via city auditor and the absence of specific park maintenance provisions, with revenue intended for park/boat facility maintenance.

    Ord. Ordinance No. 2020-2206

    • motion:Motion to approve Ordinance 2020-2206 on second reading establishing watercraft rental franchise regulations in city parks. (passed)

    👤Councilman Davis👤Mr. Drummond👤Ms. Benz#Article 14 - Watercraft Rentals from City Property#Chapter 13 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances#Ordinance No. 2020-2206

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    [00:13:44] Opposed, like sign. [00:13:45] Motion passes. [00:13:46] Second reading ordinance 2020-2206. [00:13:49] This is ordinance number 2020-2206, [00:13:51] an ordinance of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, [00:13:53] providing for amendment of Chapter 13 of the New Port Richey Code of Ordinances [00:13:56] pertaining to licenses and business regulations, [00:13:58] providing a new Article 14 pertaining to watercrop rentals from city property, [00:14:02] providing definitions and terms, providing for franchise agreements, [00:14:05] providing for applications, providing for operations, [00:14:08] providing for insurance and indemnification, [00:14:10] providing for suspension and revocation of franchises, [00:14:12] providing for a franchise fee, providing for conflicts, [00:14:15] severability, and effective date. [00:14:18] Ms. Benz? [00:14:19] Certainly. [00:14:20] As the downtown area continues to develop, [00:14:25] there have been several boat operators that have indicated interest in [00:14:32] conducting their business for watercraft rentals within city parks. [00:14:39] The purpose of this agenda item is to establish an ordinance [00:14:45] which allows them the opportunity to operate [00:14:50] and provides conditions for the operation to include, [00:14:55] as indicated by the city attorney, insurance. [00:15:00] indemnification, a payment of a 3% of gross ticket sales, payment to the city for use [00:15:11] of our facilities, and the term of the franchise agreement is for a one-year period of time. [00:15:21] Thank you. [00:15:22] I'll open it up for public comment. [00:15:25] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [00:15:27] Move for approval. [00:15:30] To the maker. [00:15:31] Once again, I love the idea. [00:15:33] Who's going to stand up with 3% gross sales? [00:15:35] Do we do that every quarter? [00:15:36] We're going to ask for a copy of their sales and then request the 3% or how's that going [00:15:41] to work? [00:15:42] We do outline that in the ordinance, but in addition, the city's auditor will be conducting [00:15:48] work to make sure that we receive the 3%. [00:15:52] Not that it's a huge deal. [00:15:53] I just want to make sure it's clear. [00:15:54] Absolutely. [00:15:55] Moving on. [00:15:56] To the second. [00:15:58] Is there anything, as far as their fees and whatever the bills are, has to do with maintenance? [00:16:03] Because obviously they're going to be in the park using it, people, ground maintenance, [00:16:07] that kind of thing. [00:16:08] There is nothing in the ordinance which speaks to any responsibility for maintenance of the [00:16:18] city park itself. [00:16:20] The intent, though, of the revenue that will be received is to tend to the park or be dedicated [00:16:31] for purposes of maintenance of the park and the boat facilities. [00:16:36] I think you may have been asking if there was anything in the ordinance related to ticket [00:16:42] prices. [00:16:43] Did I understand that right or no? [00:16:45] I wouldn't know of anything in there that would be towards a fee of maintenance, but [00:16:50] there's nothing specific. [00:16:51] No, there's not. [00:16:52] It's just all rolled into one. [00:16:53] That's correct. [00:16:54] Okay. [00:16:55] And we looked at other models used by other communities, and we didn't charge the highest [00:17:02] nor the lowest. [00:17:03] We tried to hit right about in the middle. [00:17:06] Okay. [00:17:07] Thank you. [00:17:08] Councilman Davis? [00:17:09] I just, to go along with that, I'd like maybe an eye cap on it, and so if we need to address [00:17:16] it in six months, either them clean it up or we'll clean it up at a different fee than [00:17:21] three percent. [00:17:22] Certainly. [00:17:23] I understand the point. [00:17:24] I just don't want them to pack up and go home and say, well, they got three percent. [00:17:30] Okay. [00:17:31] Understood. [00:17:32] Mr. Drummond? [00:17:34] I think the good questions have been asked. [00:17:37] I'm fine. [00:17:38] Yeah, I'm looking forward to this, that paddle wheeler. [00:17:41] I still haven't seen it going down the river, but everybody says it's... [00:17:44] We've got some representatives of that company. [00:17:46] Says it's really cool. [00:17:47] Yeah. [00:17:48] One of these days I'll actually see it in operation, so very good. [00:17:53] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:17:55] Aye. [00:17:56] Aye.

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11. 8.a

    Duke Energy Clean Energy Connection Program – Consideration for Approval

    approved

    Jeff Baker of Duke Energy presented the Clean Energy Connection community solar program, asking Council to authorize staff to apply to subscribe city facilities to a 10-site, 750-megawatt universal solar fleet. The program has an annual subscription fee offset by energy credits, projected to break even around year 5 and yield ~$1.8M favorable by year 32. Council approved moving forward with the application.

    • motion:Motion to approve authorizing staff to proceed with application to participate in the Duke Energy Clean Energy Connection Program. (passed)

    📍6448 River Road📍Babcock Ranch🏢Duke Energy🏢FEMA🏢Florida Power and Light🏢Florida Public Service Commission🏢TECO👤Al Renato👤Allman👤Debbie Manns👤Jeff Baker👤Robert👤Smallwood#BRIC program (FEMA)#Clean Energy Connection Program#EV charging stations#Hurricane Irma#LED streetlights#battery storage#community solar#microgrids#renewable energy certificates#storm protection plan

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    [00:17:57] Opposed, like sign. [00:17:58] Motion passes. [00:17:59] Next is Duke Energy Clean Energy Connection Program. [00:18:03] And in that respect, we have Mr. Jeff Baker, who serves as the government and community [00:18:08] relations manager of Duke Energy, present this evening to introduce a community solar [00:18:14] program, which is an opportunity to participate in the development of renewable energy. [00:18:23] He will outline the benefits of the program. [00:18:26] The request specifically before you this evening is to authorize the staff to proceed with [00:18:32] an application to participate in the program. [00:18:36] There are costs associated with participation in the program. [00:18:40] There is, though, a return on investment in the program. [00:18:47] In fact, it could be looked upon as a source of future revenue to the city if we're able [00:18:54] to participate as fully as what we'd like to. [00:18:59] Mr. Baker, if you want to step up to the podium, that'd be great. [00:19:07] Thank you, everyone, Mayor, Councilmembers, Ms. Manns, and staff. [00:19:14] I'm very pleased to be here tonight, primarily because one of the things when I think about [00:19:17] New Port Richey, you know, as Duke Energy has evolved to a company that is looking more [00:19:22] at renewables and things of that nature, New Port Richey has always been one of the first cities to [00:19:26] step up. [00:19:27] When we started rolling out LED streetlights several years ago, the first city that we [00:19:33] did in this area, the first city who fully committed to doing LED streetlights was New Port Richey. [00:19:39] 2017, when the Florida Public Service Commission approved Duke Energy installing EV charging [00:19:47] stations, the very first phone call, in fact, I couldn't even answer questions, was the [00:19:53] mayor. [00:19:54] How do I get these EV charging stations? [00:19:56] So as we begin to roll out this program, I think it's ideally suited for New Port Richey. [00:20:04] And as Ms. Manns said, there actually is some long-term benefits to the program that could [00:20:09] actually make this a very robust revenue source later in the program. [00:20:17] Just to kind of talk about what is this, it's commonly called community solar, and what [00:20:22] will happen is we are going to be building 10 different 75-megawatt universal solar sites. [00:20:30] To put that in perspective, a megawatt of solar power is about five acres of panels. [00:20:37] So these sites will be at the very minimum 375 to 400 acres, so we're talking very large-scale [00:20:44] solar sites. [00:20:45] We'll build 10 of them around the state. [00:20:49] By subscribing to that, what that allows us to do is to more quickly introduce these renewables [00:20:57] to our fleet. [00:20:59] We are just now, when we started with our current sites that were approved in 2017, [00:21:06] by the end of 2022, we have committed to 750 megawatts. [00:21:10] This program will take us, we'll be doubling that in just three years. [00:21:18] So that's kind of the basically overview of the program, kind of talked about that. [00:21:24] One thing to point out is this particular program is going to be available to all of [00:21:27] our customer segments, both large businesses and local governments. [00:21:32] We are actually working with them now to make the subscriptions for our customers and small [00:21:38] businesses, and when I say customers, our residential customers will do the subscriptions [00:21:43] next year. [00:21:44] And I also want to point out that 3.5% of this program is going to be designed specifically [00:21:48] for low- and moderate-income individuals. [00:21:51] Their fee structure will work a little bit differently, and I'll kind of talk about the [00:21:55] fee structure in just a moment. [00:21:58] It's slated to be a 30- to 32-year program. [00:22:03] And one of the other things, if the city, again, I don't know exactly where you stand [00:22:06] on renewable energy certificates, and if that's a term that you may not be familiar with, [00:22:12] what a renewable energy certificate does, it allows you to basically prove that you [00:22:17] are using renewable energy. [00:22:19] Oftentimes, you'll hear a company say that they're, you know, net-zero carbon or something [00:22:26] like that. [00:22:27] Well, we all know that if they've got mechanical equipment, things of that nature, inside of [00:22:34] their facilities, there is actually some generation of carbon there. [00:22:37] So what they are doing is they are offsetting their carbon use, and they do that through [00:22:41] these renewable energy certificates. [00:22:44] The thing that I really like about this particular program that ties to the renewable energy [00:22:49] certificates, by signing on, these are purpose-built sites, so this is, you know, 100% new solar [00:22:56] that will be added to our system. [00:23:01] And what it's saying here, you can actually go up to 100% of your 12 months of usage, [00:23:07] and then we'll talk, I'll get, there's a chart that talks a little bit more about the financials, [00:23:11] and I'll give you some numbers of how it would affect New Port Richey. [00:23:15] You'll see it starts out, as Ms. Manns mentioned, there is a fee to join, a subscription fee. [00:23:21] But one of the most important points is that this, there are no contracts to this program. [00:23:28] If the city decides for any reason that they want out of this program with a one-month [00:23:32] notice, they can be out of the program. [00:23:34] So it's not really obligating you to anything long-term if you find that it doesn't, you [00:23:39] know, doesn't align with your goals of the city. [00:23:43] This is kind of, you know, this is just a sample. [00:23:48] But you'll notice in years 2022, you'll start out with, and again, this is making the assumption [00:23:54] that they're going for a one-megawatt or 1,000-kilowatt subscription. [00:24:00] The reason why the numbers go from 20% to 40% in those first years, it's going to take [00:24:06] us three years to build this. [00:24:09] But the annual fee for this particular customer would be about $20,000. [00:24:13] And then that year, based on the energy that is being produced, they will receive a credit [00:24:19] of about $19,000. [00:24:20] To give you specifics, if we were to do the entire city of New Port Richey, in your particular [00:24:26] case, your subscription fee would be about $87,000 that first year. [00:24:31] Your credit would be $86,000. [00:24:33] So your out-of-pocket for that first year would be just over $1,000. [00:24:39] And then as we move through those, we'll jump down to year 2024. [00:24:44] This would be the, in terms of actual cost to the city, the year 2024 would be the most [00:24:50] substantial. [00:24:51] Your fee for participating would be $434,000. [00:24:55] Your credit is expected to be $428,000. [00:24:59] So your out-of-pocket for the city in year three would be $5,662. [00:25:05] And that would be the year in which it was the most expensive to the city, because what [00:25:09] happens year four, you still, your credit is, because I should note that the subscription [00:25:16] fee from years 2025 to the end of the program remained constant. [00:25:20] You'll see it in this example, it's 102 the whole time. [00:25:24] In your particular case, years three through 30 would be $434,000. [00:25:28] But you are guaranteed, the way we have filed this program, to get a 1.5% increase in your [00:25:34] annual credit each year. [00:25:36] So your credit in year five, you would actually, your fee would be $434,000. [00:25:41] Your credit would be $436,000. [00:25:43] So that would be the first year where you became positive. [00:25:46] By year seven, you would actually be positive overall. [00:25:51] Your credits would have exceeded everything you paid in. [00:25:55] At year seven, you would be about $7,000 positive. [00:26:00] Just give you a couple real quick. [00:26:02] Year 15, if you stayed in the program the entire time, you would be at $253,000 favorable. [00:26:10] Year 25, you'd be at $897,000 favorable. [00:26:13] Year 30, you would be at $1.558 million favorable. [00:26:17] Year 32, you'd be $1.8 million favorable. [00:26:20] So it's one of those things where it gives, you know, both the city the opportunity to [00:26:25] advance the sustainability goals and efforts that you've been working on. [00:26:30] And also it helps Duke Energy, because I'm not sure if you're aware, but we have made [00:26:33] a commitment that by the year 2050, we will be a net zero carbon company. [00:26:38] And by 2030, we expect to reduce our, we have committed to reduce our carbon footprint by [00:26:44] 50%. [00:26:45] So this is a win-win program. [00:26:49] And like I said, the key points to make is that the city is under no obligation. [00:26:55] Once you sign up, you're really only committed to one month, which, you know, in year one, [00:27:00] that would cost you less than $100 for one month. [00:27:05] I will take any questions that you have. [00:27:08] Where are these farms going to be? [00:27:11] They're going to be, you know, throughout the Duke Energy Florida Service Territory. [00:27:16] The two critical things for us, again, we're buying these sites, you know, 400 plus acres [00:27:20] of land is land cost and then proximity to transmission lines, because that's kind of [00:27:25] what, yeah, maybe that's where I'm going. [00:27:28] Exactly. [00:27:29] So they're going to be, you know, it's one of those things where I can't, we haven't [00:27:31] identified all of the sites. [00:27:32] I will say that, you know, the sites that I am personally aware of that we have, you [00:27:36] know, we're in negotiations on that land. [00:27:40] Most of them are in a little bit more northern counties. [00:27:44] But that's one thing that, you know, it's one of those things where regardless of where [00:27:48] we place these, you're subscribing to the entire fleet. [00:27:52] So in other words, there won't be, I mean, let's just say hypothetically that New Port Richey's subscription would be 50,000 panels. [00:27:59] It's not like I could take you and say, these are your 50,000 panels. [00:28:03] You're literally subscribing to that entire fleet. [00:28:06] You've answered my question, because you said it's got to be somewhere where transmission [00:28:09] lines, and I, you know, even though it's further north, it's the transmission lines that'll [00:28:13] give us power. [00:28:14] Absolutely. [00:28:15] That's where I was going with it. [00:28:16] But yeah, because you don't want to put it anywhere where it's distanced from transmission [00:28:19] because transmission costs are outrageous. [00:28:20] Right. [00:28:21] Well, I didn't know if you had, once you got these farms up, whether you had to do the [00:28:24] transmission lines to get to the transmission lines. [00:28:27] We're intentionally building them close to existing transmission. [00:28:31] But one of the other things to point out is because you are subscribing to the fleet, [00:28:34] the advantage to that, because in many ways you're simulating putting solar on your own [00:28:39] property. [00:28:41] But the advantage to buying the whole fleet, if you will, is less, you know, God forbid [00:28:46] a hurricane comes along and takes out a site. [00:28:49] Well, if we had truly isolated, you know, 50,000 panels to New Port Richey, well, if [00:28:54] your site, but so now, if that does happen, you know, it's one of those things where, [00:28:58] you know, you haven't lost, you know, everything. [00:29:01] So I think that's an advantage to the program as well. [00:29:04] Mr. Mayor, may I ask a question? [00:29:06] Yes. [00:29:07] Could you kind of clarify what you mean by subscribing? [00:29:09] Are we talking about just city lights and city-owned property or making this accessible [00:29:14] to all of our residents? [00:29:15] Well, for this particular conversation we're having tonight, this would be the city applying [00:29:20] to cover its usage. [00:29:23] So in other words, our properties, your properties, your fire station, your, this building. [00:29:28] Yeah. [00:29:29] So that has nothing to do with our residents and residential properties or all that stuff. [00:29:32] We will, we will be coming back, you know, offering to all of our residential customers [00:29:38] next year. [00:29:39] And, and given that I know that some of you, you know, lean favorably towards renewable [00:29:46] energy and things like that, we would certainly encourage you to help us, you know, get that [00:29:50] message out, you know, later next year when we do start subscribing. [00:29:54] Thank you for the clarification. [00:29:56] To put their, the solar farms in. [00:30:00] And into context, I had an opportunity to go down [00:30:05] to Babcock Ranch, I guess a year and a half, [00:30:09] almost two years ago now. [00:30:12] Florida Power and Light had, I think it was a 350 acre [00:30:17] site at Babcock Ranch. [00:30:19] So this is a little bit larger than that. [00:30:22] And it was quite impressive when the hurricane, [00:30:26] and I've lost the name of it, Jeff probably remembers, [00:30:29] the one that came right up the middle of the state? [00:30:31] Irma. [00:30:31] Irma. [00:30:32] When it came up, they literally lost no panels. [00:30:37] They kept going. [00:30:38] So it's, if you have an opportunity to go down [00:30:43] to South Florida, you owe it to yourself to take a visit [00:30:47] and see what the Babcock Ranch site looks like. [00:30:51] They do tours of it, so you can actually see it. [00:30:56] Any other questions? [00:30:57] Mr. Allman? [00:30:58] Yes, sir. [00:31:00] So I like this program. [00:31:03] It certainly makes sense. [00:31:04] And years after I'm gone, that somebody's got [00:31:06] a million dollars less of electric bill than we have now. [00:31:10] And as your projections go, [00:31:13] and I suspect they are projections, [00:31:15] but you comment about this going into the grid [00:31:18] and your commitment. [00:31:20] There is a substantial amount of grant money [00:31:25] that's being released as a result of the BRIC program, [00:31:29] which is from FEMA, which is a 10% [00:31:32] of all of the disaster money spent. [00:31:34] And I don't know how, but I happen to be watching C-SPAN, [00:31:38] which was a fluke when they were having a discussion [00:31:43] with some of the hurricane folks. [00:31:46] And they were commenting that because of all [00:31:50] of the disasters that have occurred [00:31:52] over the last two, three years, [00:31:54] including the COVID, which runs through FEMA, [00:31:57] the calculation of 10% is resulting [00:32:00] in an excessive amount of revenue that's being set aside. [00:32:03] So they're trying to set aside 10% of their money [00:32:06] to help improve infrastructure in advance of hurricanes [00:32:13] to mitigate the damages and to try to get ahead of it. [00:32:17] So take a little bit of money for preventative [00:32:20] of the money that runs through them. [00:32:23] One of the things that came across recently was microgrids. [00:32:28] So you're talking about the big grid [00:32:30] and some of the BRIC funding is focused on microgrids [00:32:35] so that if a hurricane hits, power lines go down. [00:32:39] I think they call it essential services remain, [00:32:42] which include hospital, grocery, those types of things. [00:32:48] And as struggle in those kind of events [00:32:51] to determine what happens with the evacuation, [00:32:57] which was a big part of the discussion I was watching, [00:33:00] the need for people to be able to stay in place [00:33:03] and particularly those who don't have the income [00:33:05] to stay in hotels and what the impact on our highways [00:33:09] and specifically looking at the Tampa Bay area. [00:33:13] So I became interested in finding out [00:33:16] more about the microgrids. [00:33:19] When solar is used, whether it's the photovoltaic [00:33:23] or whatever, which is creating that alternate current, [00:33:28] are we currently able to tap into the Duke Energy [00:33:34] and give away electricity generated as a credit? [00:33:38] I mean, I know that I don't know the law, [00:33:40] but are you participating in that now? [00:33:44] It's a law, I think. [00:33:45] Well, I think you've got two different things. [00:33:48] Not surprising, but go ahead. [00:33:50] You're right on both of them. [00:33:53] There is a federal grant program, [00:33:56] or it may be actually be state grant, man. [00:33:57] I'm not exactly sure that it's designed specifically [00:33:59] for things such as this, programs such as this. [00:34:03] I don't know all the specific details of that. [00:34:07] I do know that Duke Energy, as a private company, [00:34:10] we cannot apply for that money. [00:34:12] We can partner with the city. [00:34:14] So if the city has an interest in doing something like that, [00:34:18] but the application for the grant [00:34:20] has to come from a governmental entity. [00:34:23] And I learned that it cannot be a school board, [00:34:25] which I thought was a little odd. [00:34:27] So if that's something, and I can work with Ms. Manns [00:34:32] and we can kind of talk about those kind of things. [00:34:34] Because that particular program is grant money. [00:34:40] But then there was also, in 2018 legislative session, [00:34:45] the legislature passed a bill that requires [00:34:48] all investor-owned utilities, [00:34:49] Florida Power and Light, TECO, Duke, to harden our system. [00:34:55] And so we had to file what we call a storm protection plan [00:34:59] with the Florida Public Service Commission. [00:35:02] Ours has been approved, and we will start working [00:35:05] to do that as well. [00:35:06] So you kind of have some burden placed on the utilities [00:35:09] and some opportunities presented to the cities and counties [00:35:13] to take advantage of some grant money. [00:35:14] So we can certainly explore that. [00:35:17] So, Debbie, if I could, I just wanted to refer that to you. [00:35:20] Because in your preface to talking to us, [00:35:23] you gave us some props for being first in line. [00:35:28] And some of these other opportunities that are coming up [00:35:31] were also first in line for some design. [00:35:34] I know the resilience word is overused perhaps, [00:35:37] but it would be very helpful to have folks [00:35:41] from that partnership of you just to look over our shoulder [00:35:44] and tell us if there are things we could be doing, [00:35:47] particularly when it comes to new infrastructure [00:35:51] that would be resilient, [00:35:53] so our city could still function in an emergency [00:35:56] and also generates revenue. [00:35:58] And if there's grant money and we can get free power, [00:36:03] have a better job, easy time of recruiting investment. [00:36:09] And Ms. Manza, I will actually work with Robert on that. [00:36:12] We can just start having those conversations [00:36:14] and see what possibilities exist. [00:36:17] And then one other thing to mention, [00:36:18] some of the things, [00:36:19] because on one of our existing solar sites. [00:36:21] I like it. [00:36:22] One of our existing solar sites, [00:36:24] we will be announcing, I think it's on the 25th of the month, [00:36:29] where we will be doing a battery storage, [00:36:31] a significant battery storage [00:36:34] attached to that solar project. [00:36:36] So it is unfortunately not on this side of the state. [00:36:39] I can share that much. [00:36:42] So in the event that they do have [00:36:44] a long duration power outage, [00:36:48] the solar panels will be charging those. [00:36:51] When I say huge batteries, [00:36:52] this particular site, [00:36:53] the batteries will be bigger than this building. [00:36:57] The solar would recharge it during the day. [00:36:59] And so it's one of those things where, [00:37:02] we are starting to do battery storage as well. [00:37:05] So a lot of interesting and exciting things going on. [00:37:08] But again, I don't know the real specifics [00:37:10] of that grant money, [00:37:11] but working with Robert, [00:37:12] we can try to see if there was a project [00:37:14] that might be ideal for New Port Richey. [00:37:16] Mr. Mayor, may I make a motion? [00:37:18] Or are we going to call for public input? [00:37:20] We can ask for public, [00:37:22] let's do ask for public input. [00:37:25] Anybody has any? [00:37:28] From Duke? [00:37:29] A couple. [00:37:31] Come on, if you want to come on down. [00:37:34] While he's coming down, [00:37:35] I will say one of my neighbors has solar on his roof [00:37:39] and his payback was like seven years. [00:37:43] So it- [00:37:44] Al Renato, 6448 River Road. [00:37:46] So I do have a question. [00:37:48] So I think I understand the subscription part, [00:37:51] but is there still a rate per kilowatt [00:37:55] that should be charged? [00:37:56] Well, for this particular program, [00:37:58] the subscription fee is fixed. [00:38:04] Okay, the subscription fee is fixed. [00:38:06] And then your rate of return, [00:38:09] you know, it's going to be, [00:38:10] and the other thing, [00:38:10] the reason why, [00:38:12] if you looked at that column, [00:38:13] it says the expected. [00:38:14] And the reason why we say expected, [00:38:15] we're using a 28% capacity factor. [00:38:18] And what that means is, [00:38:20] we expect those plants to produce energy [00:38:24] at about 28% of the time. [00:38:26] Because obviously on rainy days at night, [00:38:28] you know, those don't. [00:38:29] So it's one of those things where, [00:38:32] you know, if we have a situation [00:38:33] where we have a month where we have, [00:38:36] you know, 10 days that are very stormy, [00:38:38] that particular month, [00:38:39] your savings would be, [00:38:42] you know, less. [00:38:43] But if you also had a very, [00:38:45] you know, hot summer, [00:38:47] you know, the capacity factor could be 31, 32%. [00:38:50] So- [00:38:50] So anything over the 28%, [00:38:52] then it'll be at normal rates. [00:38:53] Well, no, you would, [00:38:54] because it's all based on, [00:38:56] based on, you know, [00:38:58] the energy that is coming out of those facilities, [00:39:01] you know, will, it's, you know, [00:39:04] it will all go, you know, [00:39:06] the revenue that we make from that, [00:39:08] that energy will go back to those subscribers. [00:39:12] So there'll be no per kilowatt rate then? [00:39:17] Not, I mean, it's one of those, [00:39:19] I mean, it is a per kilowatt rate, [00:39:20] because everything is done in per kilowatts. [00:39:24] But it's fixed for this program, [00:39:25] unlike your traditional, [00:39:28] because obviously our rates fluctuate [00:39:30] based on fuel cost, et cetera. [00:39:32] But these are all fixed, [00:39:34] you know, for the duration of this program. [00:39:36] For that duration of what you think is operating. [00:39:38] And then just to make sure [00:39:40] you're not getting solar power, [00:39:42] it's not coming to your facility, [00:39:43] that solar power is on the grid, [00:39:45] and it's just metered. [00:39:46] And so it just simulates that you use that up. [00:39:49] Yes. [00:39:50] Very good, thank you. [00:39:51] Exactly, Mr. Smallwood. [00:39:54] Go away, you might be raising your hand. [00:39:56] Okay. [00:39:57] And in the presentation, [00:39:58] it said $8.35 per kilowatt per month, [00:40:04] whatever that means. [00:40:06] Move for approval. [00:40:07] Second. [00:40:08] To the maker. [00:40:09] I think it's a great program. [00:40:11] The city itself is gonna be kind of a guinea pig [00:40:13] with our own facilities, [00:40:14] and I hope it goes well. [00:40:15] And then in due time, [00:40:16] we can, you know, [00:40:18] offer the service to our residents. [00:40:20] Second. [00:40:21] Yeah. [00:40:22] It's on the path we're on, [00:40:24] so let's bring them on. [00:40:26] Jonathan. [00:40:27] Three of the five of us has solar panels, [00:40:29] so I can't see why we wouldn't vote for it. [00:40:33] I don't have them yet. [00:40:35] Close enough. [00:40:35] Mr. Murphy. [00:40:36] Yes, no, that seems like a good program, [00:40:39] and it's the way a lot of things are moving. [00:40:41] But I would just say, [00:40:42] there might be some PR opportunities for New Port Richey, [00:40:45] since we are the favorite in your next commercial. [00:40:49] Yeah, yeah. [00:40:50] Maybe for the state and feature New Port Richey. [00:40:51] That would be great. [00:40:52] I think we actually did use New Port Richey. [00:40:56] I missed it. [00:40:57] Yeah, let's do it again. [00:40:59] Okay. [00:40:59] I thought the person who is in the commercial works. [00:41:02] Yeah, right. [00:41:04] Well, get it to them. [00:41:05] We might put it out on our website. [00:41:09] Yeah, the Babcock Ranch site [00:41:14] also has the battery buildings [00:41:18] where they're collecting. [00:41:20] They get the sunshine during the daytime, [00:41:22] and they burn them out at night. [00:41:24] The way that one is set up [00:41:26] is not unlike what's being described tonight. [00:41:31] With Florida Power and Light, [00:41:33] they're having for that entire community [00:41:37] that they're net zero. [00:41:39] They're on average 100% solar. [00:41:44] The solar farm actually generates more electricity [00:41:50] than they're gonna use during the daytime. [00:41:52] And then at the nighttime, [00:41:53] they're getting electricity from the rest of the grid, [00:41:58] but it nets out at zero, which is sort of cool. [00:42:03] And being able to take advantage of this citywide, [00:42:07] we've got some facilities that may make sense [00:42:09] ultimately to install dedicated solar [00:42:12] on the public works and police stations, [00:42:16] maybe two that come immediately to mind. [00:42:18] Plus we've got the library, of course, [00:42:20] which is getting solar as part of the current project. [00:42:24] But we've got other areas, other buildings in the city [00:42:28] that it probably just does not make a lot of sense [00:42:31] to try to generate the electricity we need [00:42:36] with onsite solar. [00:42:37] So doing something like this has some real benefits. [00:42:42] And to the extent that it starts saving [00:42:44] the taxpayers in New Port Richey [00:42:46] some serious money over time, I think is a good thing. [00:42:51] Anything else? [00:42:51] Nothing further from me. [00:42:52] In that case, all those in favor, [00:42:54] please signify by saying aye. [00:42:55] Aye. [00:42:56] Opposed, light sign. [00:42:58] Motion passes. [00:42:59] Next, public hearing on small communities

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12. 8.b

    Public Hearing: Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application

    approved

    Council held the first public hearing for the 2019 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. Following the Citizens Advisory Task Force recommendation, the city will apply directly to the state (rather than through Pasco County) for up to $750,000 to fund a housing rehabilitation program for low-to-moderate income owner-occupied homes. Council approved the recommendation to proceed with the application.

    • motion:Move to accept the recommendation of the Citizens Advisory Task Force and authorize the CDBG Small Cities housing rehabilitation application to proceed. (passed)

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    [00:43:01] community development block grant application. [00:43:05] Yes, sir, Mr. Mayor. [00:43:07] As I'm sure you will all recall, [00:43:10] the city has participated in the administration [00:43:14] of the community development block grant program [00:43:17] through a consortium, [00:43:19] which we had administered through Pasco County. [00:43:25] After some careful consideration, [00:43:28] it was determined that it was in the city's [00:43:30] best interest, though, to apply directly to the state [00:43:34] as a non-entitlement community. [00:43:37] That will provide us with an opportunity [00:43:40] for increased funding for the program. [00:43:44] The block grant program in general, [00:43:50] expenditures have to meet one of three national objectives. [00:43:54] It has to provide either a direct benefit [00:43:58] to low or moderate income people, [00:44:01] or it has to address a particularly urgent community need [00:44:06] or aid in the prevention of slums or blight. [00:44:11] In that regard, that being said, of course, [00:44:15] there are four different types of projects [00:44:19] which are the funding categories which are supported by, [00:44:26] currently the DEO is the agency that administers [00:44:29] the program at the state level, [00:44:32] but it's either housing, rehabilitation, [00:44:35] commercial revitalization, neighborhood improvements, [00:44:38] or economic development. [00:44:41] In respect to the state of our housing stock [00:44:47] and the popularity of our existing [00:44:49] housing rehabilitation program, [00:44:53] the city felt that it was in our best interest [00:44:56] to not only continue that program, but expand that program. [00:45:00] so that homeowners who aren't in a financial position to reinvest in their [00:45:06] properties have a tool available to them by which to do so. The Citizens Advisory [00:45:14] Council, actually it's a task force that was established, considers the funding [00:45:23] categories and makes a recommendation to you on how the funding should be used. [00:45:29] In that regard, they met earlier this month on August 10th, their [00:45:35] recommendation is to support the housing rehabilitation program. We have Mr. David [00:45:43] Fox with us this evening, who is a consultant that is working with the city [00:45:50] or will be working with the city on the program itself and on the [00:45:56] administration specifically of the housing rehabilitation component. Before [00:46:02] I let him start, I do want to additionally note that participation in [00:46:07] the entitlement community will allow the city access to neighborhood [00:46:12] stabilization funds and that's something that we couldn't apply for directly in [00:46:19] the past. We certainly have the demographics that we're going to be of [00:46:23] interest to the state and we're hopeful to be able to get our hands on a good [00:46:29] amount of funding to be able to implement some of those neighborhood [00:46:32] improvements that are necessary and there's also a section 108 program which [00:46:38] I think we'll apply to as well. Thank you. Mr. Fox. Good evening, I'm David Fox of [00:46:44] Fred Fox Enterprise. Thank you for having me tonight. There are steps requirements [00:46:49] for applying for a community development block grant under the small cities [00:46:52] program. The first is that you have a public hearing as advertised in the [00:46:57] regional paper. This is the first public hearing for a 2019 community development block [00:47:02] grant application. There are four categories under this program. The city [00:47:14] is able to apply for up to $750,000 in grant funds. The first category is [00:47:20] housing rehabilitation where you go into owner-occupied low to moderate [00:47:23] income households and you bring them up to code. If they're bad enough condition [00:47:28] exceeds 50% of the value to repair them, you can actually replace the home with a [00:47:31] new site built home or mobile home if you would like. The second is commercial [00:47:36] revitalization. That's when you go into a downtown area. On the housing [00:47:41] rehabilitation, all the homes addressed must be low to moderate income. On a [00:47:44] commercial revitalization, you go into a downtown area and you can do [00:47:47] streetscape improvements, sidewalks, pedestrian malls. At least 51% of the [00:47:52] people living within the city limits must be low to moderate income to apply [00:47:56] for a commercial revitalization. If you don't meet that criteria by census data, [00:48:00] then we'd actually have to do a door-to-door survey randomly across the [00:48:04] city limits to verify you met the criteria for 51% low to moderate income. [00:48:08] The third is neighborhood revitalization. It's an infrastructure in the low to [00:48:13] moderate income neighborhoods. You can address water lines, sewer lines, drainage [00:48:17] parks, community centers. Also under this program must be at least [00:48:23] 51% low to moderate income benefit. So if you're doing a community park, you [00:48:27] determine a service area for that park and do a random survey to determine [00:48:32] verify they meet the criteria. Under categories 1, 2, and 3, housing, [00:48:36] commercial, and neighborhood, you can only apply for one. Once you receive funding in [00:48:40] one of those categories, you can't reapply for one of those categories [00:48:43] until you've closed out the grant. So if you get a housing, you've got that [00:48:46] housing for a 24-month, 36-month contract, and you can apply for one of the other [00:48:51] for a commercial or neighborhood until you close out that housing grant. The [00:48:57] fourth category is economic development. Unlike the other three where the maximum [00:49:01] is $750,000, under economic development you can actually apply for $1.5 million. [00:49:06] It's based on job creation. For every job created, you can apply for $34,999.99. [00:49:14] You must have a developer on board when you apply under this category, and you [00:49:19] can apply under that category every year. So if you've got an economic development, [00:49:22] you can apply the following year for an economic development. If you have an open [00:49:26] housing, commercial, or neighborhood, you can still apply for an economic [00:49:29] development. That's the only category that you can apply for, have an existing grant [00:49:32] open in one of the other categories. [00:49:41] How about low to moderate income? These are set by HUD. For example, a family of [00:49:49] four to meet the low to moderate income criteria is $56,250 a year as [00:49:53] combined household income. A family of six would be $65,250, and a family of eight [00:49:59] would be $74,250. There's additional points in your application for meeting a [00:50:03] extremely low criteria for it. If you get at least 30% of your beneficiaries in [00:50:07] extremely low, you get additional points in the application. And then the same [00:50:11] thing for very low, which they call is a 50% married median, you get additional [00:50:15] points in the application. It's a competitive application, so you're trying [00:50:18] to get as many points as you can. [00:50:21] There's no leverage required in a CDBG Small Cities application, but there are [00:50:30] points for it. For every $2,000 you put toward the project, you can get one point [00:50:34] for up to $50,000 or 25 points. You would have to obligate those funds prior to [00:50:39] the application submittal. Under the neighborhood revitalization and [00:50:43] commercial revitalization projects, they have points for being shovel ready, [00:50:47] meaning the project is designed, ready to go to bid, and if you applied for [00:50:51] permits, you don't have to have permits in hand, but you do have to have receipts [00:50:54] that you applied for them, you can get 50 additional points in those two [00:50:57] categories. If you go in shovel ready, you're doing that at risk. You will not [00:51:03] get reimbursed for those funds if you get funded. The steps when applying for a [00:51:12] Community Development Block Grant or CDBG grant is, one, you appoint a Citizens Advisory [00:51:16] Task Force, which you completed. You advertise and hold a CATF meeting, which [00:51:20] was held last week. You advertise and hold a first public hearing, which we're [00:51:24] doing tonight. You hold a Fair Housing Workshop, which is a little later this [00:51:28] evening, and then when we complete the application preparation, we'll present it [00:51:31] to the City, and they'll advertise a second public hearing and hold a second [00:51:36] public hearing. Applications are due October 5th. Any questions? We will open [00:51:47] it up for public comment. This is a public hearing. Seeing no one come [00:51:55] forward, bring it back, Deputy Mayor. I just want to say great job to Ms. Mann. [00:52:00] She's been working on this for a long time. It's just one of the many, many [00:52:03] things that she and her staff do behind the scenes that, in my opinion, especially [00:52:09] with this one, could have huge impacts on our City. It's not fun work to do, in my [00:52:14] opinion, but she and I have been talking about it for quite a long time. We've [00:52:18] been depending on the County and going through Pasco County for our CDBG [00:52:21] funding, and she saw the opportunity to get more funds if we did it directly [00:52:25] ourselves. Once again, she's been working on this a long time, and I just want to [00:52:29] say great work. Thank you for your kind words, Deputy Mayor. Other comments? I just [00:52:34] wanted to know that, because I remember when we addressed separating from the [00:52:37] County and the change of the funds that would be directed to us. Do we have [00:52:42] an area that we're really looking at, or is it kind of being [00:52:45] opened up to the whole City, in a sense? It has to be opened up City-wide under [00:52:51] the program that we have opted to apply for, and the only consideration that's [00:52:59] really taken into consideration is whether or not they meet the income [00:53:03] qualifications of the program, which, as Mr. Fox indicated, are actually kind of [00:53:07] liberal. And are we looking to get more points? Yes, we are. We already have an [00:53:16] idea where we're going to get more points, maybe? Yes. Okay, great. [00:53:20] You will receive a hundred points that other communities won't receive if not [00:53:24] having a CDBG Small Cities in the last five years. So you're going in the door [00:53:28] with a hundred points that a lot of communities do not have at this time. [00:53:32] And just one other comment. Are we going to run into a problem with the [00:53:36] amount of rentals we have in town, or is that...? No. Under the program that we're [00:53:44] applying for, we will not be able to extend... Yeah, we won't be able to... I know we [00:53:50] won't be able to extend, but I just wondered if we had enough problems [00:53:56] outside of the rentals? We do indeed, yes. Okay. Mr. Altman? Okay, well, Chopper hit one of [00:54:03] them, which was the rentals, because there are some programs within the CDBG that [00:54:07] would allow rental and rehabilitation. Correct. So, but we're choosing to go with [00:54:13] the home ownership and extending to low-income families the opportunity to [00:54:19] improve their homes. Could you just outline an example of your poster child [00:54:27] project of what a home might get from this program or someone...? The type of [00:54:32] improvements that are eligible under the program are very wide-ranging, and it [00:54:40] does include, in addition to some of the code-related deficiencies that might [00:54:46] exist, some curb appeal type improvements as well. You can get windows or [00:54:54] different exterior treatments for the property, roofing, as well as the [00:55:00] mechanical systems. That, I know that there's... Mechanical, you're saying also bathrooms and [00:55:06] kitchens? I didn't hear what he said. Yeah. Under the program for CDBG, you have to [00:55:14] address all code violations, health and safety issues, and HUD Section 8 [00:55:18] requirements. So, if you go into the home, you have to address roof, electrical, [00:55:22] plumbing, doors, and even ENERGY STAR requirements for windows and doors. All [00:55:26] new appliances and windows and doors must be ENERGY STAR rated when they're [00:55:30] installed, but you can't go in there and just address one or two things and leave [00:55:32] any kind of code violation. You have to address all code violations. Yes, sir? [00:55:37] Yes, please. The comments that you made reflecting curb appeal, you know, one of [00:55:46] the presentations we had was, and one of our assets in our historic downtown, not [00:55:53] to mention it, I'm sure, Beach Street and places north and south of the downtown [00:55:59] and particularly east, and unfortunately most of the west is not in our [00:56:05] jurisdiction, but could use improvements. But as to the areas, for example, [00:56:10] downtown where we have had the discussion about alleys, it's been [00:56:14] presented to us that alleys could be improved if neighbors wanted to [00:56:19] contribute or assess or have something else. So, I think that for a lot of these [00:56:26] small houses where they've either tried to turn their carports into housing and [00:56:31] they don't have garages or storage and we are working on the back side, I would [00:56:37] hope that that would be an option too. Folks could actually put some [00:56:42] additional space in the back and do some improvements on the back end to allow [00:56:46] the front to look a little better. Public improvements such as the alley are [00:56:51] eligible under the neighborhood improvement provisions of the program. [00:56:55] And could that be an incentive for folks who participate? I'm not [00:56:59] sure how that would work, but you know, we would do, because it was described we [00:57:03] had to do one street at a time or kind of like the old assessments, which I'm [00:57:07] not a fan of, where you have to get... Yeah, I recall that there wasn't a consensus [00:57:14] on the council in support of the administration's recommendation of [00:57:18] different methods to consider. This is a way that you could finance an alley [00:57:26] improvement if all of the property owners within the area are of low [00:57:33] moderate income. If they're not, it wouldn't be an eligible project. So, we'd [00:57:38] have to do some door-to-door looking or check the census tract map. That wouldn't [00:57:44] be a neighborhood project. And your neighborhood project is just going to be on your right-of-way. [00:57:51] You really can't go on to the property. But allowing people to improve their [00:57:55] property and utilize the alleys is a good start as well. So, I think it's very [00:58:00] exciting, and I know we just had a former councilwoman, Jenny Miller, who I have [00:58:05] much respect for, who is always kind of reminding us of the need outside of the [00:58:10] downtown, which gets so much attention. And I think this is a good response to [00:58:15] that question to show, hey, you know, we're focusing attention. I hope she's [00:58:19] watching the program tonight. I'm sure she is. If not now, then she will be. Mr. [00:58:23] Mayor, to me, what's so great about this is the broad spectrum. I mean, we just [00:58:29] touched, too, just in that discussion. You get housing rehab grants, right? Commercial [00:58:33] revitalization, which is quite broad, I would imagine. Neighborhood revitalization, [00:58:37] which that's where the city takes a lean on that and right-of-way, such as [00:58:42] alleyways. And then you have economic development, which also is so broad. There's just so [00:58:46] many opportunities here, in my opinion. It's going to be great. But for the record, this is [00:58:50] focused on that first one, so the application will be for that. And the [00:58:54] good thing to learn is the economic development doesn't... we're not precluded [00:58:59] from that in another year, if we're still underway with this program. So it [00:59:03] looks like the right path. Is this a grant based on their needs at each house we go [00:59:08] to? Is that the situation? Or is it... It does vary based on the needs, yes. And it's [00:59:16] not a matching grant? It's just a grant? No, it's not. Great. So it's a grant. A lot of [00:59:20] times you'll do a... if you go... like I said, there's the three categories. There's [00:59:23] the housing, the neighborhood, or the commercial. They're three separate. You're [00:59:28] not, you know, you're applying for one of the three. If you do a housing grant, then [00:59:32] you have to go in there. We'll do an inspection. I'm a licensed home inspector. [00:59:35] Go in and inspect it. And we'll address... I'll address all the code violations and [00:59:39] the bid specifications. And to be bid out to local... not to be local, but to [00:59:43] licensed contractors. And then you usually go with a low qualified bidder. [00:59:46] So you can either do a 10-year mortgage or a 5-year mortgage with the [00:59:50] homeowner. You don't have to do any mortgages, but most cases you either do a 5 or [00:59:54] 10, saying that they'll live in the house for that time period. And either take off [00:59:57] 20% a year or 10% a year based on... [01:00:00] on the link, that way they don't turn around and sell it and make a profit off of the government. [01:00:04] That's a commitment to their house, their house, not a house where they're going to [01:00:07] turn it over after they get it cleaned up. And if we do a housing rehab this year, then [01:00:12] we get done with that, then we can apply for one of the others. Once you close that one, [01:00:16] you can apply for one in the next round for one of the other subgroups. The CATF, when [01:00:20] we met last week, recommended a housing rehabilitation group. There's a lot of need, so that's good. [01:00:25] That's good. Mr. Murphy, any thoughts? [01:00:27] This is great. It's another tool in the tool chest for our community, so it's going to [01:00:32] be awesome. [01:00:33] Are you looking for a motion? [01:00:36] I would move to accept the recommendation of our advisory committee and authorize this [01:00:45] to proceed. [01:00:46] Next. [01:00:47] Anything else? [01:00:48] No, thank you. [01:00:49] Second? [01:00:50] No, thank you for the presentation. [01:00:51] Mr. Murphy? Mr. Chopper? [01:00:53] No, thank you. [01:00:54] In that case, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:00:56] Aye. [01:00:57] Opposed, like sign. Motion passes. Next, presentation on the Fair Housing Act.

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13. 8.c

    Presentation: Fair Housing Act

    David Fox of Fred Fox Enterprise presented a required Fair Housing Act overview as part of the city's participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program. The presentation covered protected classes, prohibited discriminatory actions, exemptions, and the complaint process. No action was taken.

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    [01:01:02] Mr. Fox is going to make this presentation to you. It is a requirement to participate [01:01:08] in the Community Development Block Grant Program as a non-entitlement community to have a presentation [01:01:15] on the various provisions of the Fair Housing Act. And he's put together a PowerPoint, so [01:01:20] we're going to let him do it. [01:01:22] Once again, I'm David Fox with Fred Fox Enterprise. If you are funded, you are required to do [01:01:27] every quarter some kind of fair housing activity. And this is an example of one of the fair [01:01:30] housing activities. This does give you points in your application. [01:01:40] Fair Housing Act, what does it do? [01:01:42] Forty U.S.C. prohibits discrimination in housing related transactions, including the sale, [01:01:47] rental, or financing of dwellings. [01:01:49] Discrimination includes refusing to rent to someone, steering someone away to a particular [01:01:53] type of housing, or neighborhood enacting zoning measures to exclude particular groups, [01:01:57] et cetera, because of membership in protected classes. [01:02:05] These are the protected classes for the fair housing, race, color, religion, national origin, [01:02:11] sex, familial status, and disability. [01:02:20] No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, [01:02:24] familial status, or national origin. [01:02:26] They cannot refuse to rent or sell housing that's available. [01:02:30] They cannot refuse to negotiate for housing that's available. [01:02:33] They cannot set different terms, conditions, or privileges for sale or rental of a dwelling. [01:02:38] They cannot falsely deny that housing is available for inspection, sale, or rental when it is [01:02:42] available. [01:02:43] They cannot for-profit, persuade, or try to persuade homeowners to sell or rent dwellings [01:02:48] suggesting a person of a particular race, age, sex, et cetera, moved or about to move [01:02:53] into the neighborhood. [01:02:55] And you cannot deny any person's access to membership or participation in any organization [01:02:59] or facility or service related to the sale or rental of dwellings, and that includes [01:03:03] homeowners associations. [01:03:05] It is unlawful to discriminate against a person whose household includes one or more children [01:03:09] who are under 18 years of age. [01:03:11] That falls under the familial status category. [01:03:21] In addition to protections, if you have a disability, if you have a disability, if you have a disability, [01:03:25] if you have a disability, if you have a disability, if you have a disability, if you have a disability, [01:03:31] In addition to protections, if you have a disability, if you have a physical or mental disability, [01:03:35] including hearing, mobility, and visual impairments, cancer, chronic mental illness, or HIV-AIDS, [01:03:40] that substantially limits one or more major life activities, or if you are regarded as having [01:03:45] such a disability, and I refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling [01:03:50] at your expense, a landlord may permit changes only if they agree to restore the property [01:03:54] to its original condition. [01:03:56] So if you need to put in a handicap ramp due to a disability, they cannot stop you, [01:04:00] but they can require you to take it out and repair it before you move out of the dwelling. [01:04:04] A building with no pets policy must allow a visual impaired tenant to keep a guide dog. [01:04:14] Who is exempt? [01:04:15] Does that include these? [01:04:18] Service dogs? [01:04:20] Yeah. [01:04:21] Service animals? [01:04:23] Emotional support dogs? [01:04:26] My understanding it does. [01:04:27] Okay. [01:04:29] I'm just going to leave it at that. [01:04:30] Thank you. [01:04:31] You know, that would be up to the local community how deep you wanted to verify the certification on those animals. [01:04:36] Right. [01:04:38] When housing is exempt under the Fair Housing Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act exempts owner-occupied buildings [01:04:44] with no more than four units. [01:04:46] So if you have individually owned units that you rent out under four units, you would be exempt. [01:04:51] Senior housing exemptions accept some senior housing facilities and communities from liability for familiar status. [01:04:56] So if you have an over 55 or over 62 community, [01:04:59] you can be exempt from familiar status for having children in the residence. [01:05:09] If you feel like your rights have been violated, there is a process for complaints. [01:05:13] You can contact the Florida Commission on Human Relations, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, [01:05:20] office in Washington, or the office in Atlanta. [01:05:23] These numbers and addresses are available through the city, and a copy of this PowerPoint can be obtained. [01:05:33] If you are going to file a complaint, you will need the following items. [01:05:36] You will need to include your name and address, the name and address of the person your complaint is against, [01:05:41] the address or other identification of the housing involved, a short description of that alleged violation, [01:05:48] and the date the alleged violation occurred. [01:05:51] Some local policies and state policies have a time limit. [01:05:56] Usually it's around 45 days, so you've got to make sure your complaint is within that time limit. [01:06:04] What happens when you file a complaint? [01:06:08] The office receiving the complaint will notify the person filing the complaint and the alleged violator, [01:06:13] investigate your complaint, and HUD actually has a department that does fair housing complaints investigations. [01:06:20] They'll notify you and the respondent if HUD cannot complete its investigation within 100 days. [01:06:25] In the fair housing conciliation, during the complaint investigation, HUD is required to offer you [01:06:29] and the respondent the opportunity to voluntarily resolve your complaint with a conciliation agreement. [01:06:39] Any questions? [01:06:41] This is a public hearing. If anyone has any questions in the public? [01:06:48] Questions from the council? [01:06:50] I just have a question. That proclamation that we did about fair whatever, everything, that pretty much covers a lot of this stuff. [01:07:00] It does. [01:07:01] It covers everything in this plus. [01:07:02] Okay. [01:07:03] So, yeah, we're good. [01:07:06] All right. Thank you very much.

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14. 8.d

    ITB20-012 2020 Tennis Court Repairs/Improvements Bid Award

    approved

    Council awarded ITB20-012 to Augustine Construction Inc. for $520,705 to repair the four tennis courts at the Recreation and Aquatic Center, repave the parking lot, and convert lighting to LED. Building new courts off-site was rejected as too costly (~$1.3M). Motion passed 4-1, with Councilman Altman dissenting and preferring to explore clay-court alternatives.

    • motion:Approve award of ITB20-012 to Augustine Construction Inc. for tennis court repairs, parking lot improvements, and LED lighting conversion at $520,705. (passed)4–1

    📍5614 Red Snapper Court, Newport Richey📍Recreation and Aquatic Center🏢Augustine Construction Incorporated👤Councilman Altman👤Councilman Davis👤Dan Holbeck👤Mr. Fox👤Mr. Rivera👤Robert#2020 Tennis Court Repairs/Improvements#ITB20-012

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    [01:07:08] Thank you, Mr. Fox. [01:07:09] Have a nice evening. [01:07:11] Next item is ITB 20-012, Tennis Courts. [01:07:17] Yes, sir. This item was originally presented to you on July 7th of 2020. [01:07:24] The recommendation from the staff was to enter into a contract with Augustine Construction Incorporated for a two-part project. [01:07:37] The first part related to necessary tennis court repairs at the Recreation and Aquatic Center. [01:07:45] The second part of the project related to the parking lot. [01:07:50] It, too, needed some improvement, and while that work was being conducted, we were due to upgrade the lighting to LED. [01:08:02] The total cost is $520,705. [01:08:09] That includes a contingency amount of $50,000. [01:08:15] The percentage of the project associated with the tennis courts was $299,741. [01:08:24] The parking lot and lighting conversion represented an investment of $170,964. [01:08:35] At the time that the item was presented to you, there was some talk about potentially constructing a new court off-site of the Recreation and Aquatic Center. [01:08:47] It was determined that in order to construct a new court, it would cost a considerably higher amount of money, and the fee was $676,250. [01:09:06] I think Mr. Rivera might have some additional comments for you, and we're both prepared to respond to what questions you may have of us. [01:09:16] Thank you, Mr. Rivera. [01:09:17] Thank you, Mr. Rivera. [01:09:18] Sure, that dollar amount was for the tennis courts, and so then when we added the same-size parking lot as well, we were up to an estimated $1.3 million, [01:09:27] and that excluded the operational cost that we would have to pay for the other site. [01:09:34] Thank you. [01:09:36] Thank you. [01:09:37] Open it up for public comment. [01:09:40] Seeing no one. [01:09:41] Yes. [01:09:42] Is it all at the Aquatic Center, or else... [01:09:44] You have to step up to the mic, please. [01:09:48] And please provide your name and address for the record. [01:10:01] Dan Holbeck, 5614 Red Snapper Court, New Port Richey. [01:10:06] I'm just curious, are all these repairs at the Aquatic Center? [01:10:10] They are. [01:10:11] Okay, that was my only question. [01:10:12] Yeah, we have a four-court tennis complex there, and the parking lot repairs would be tended to there as well. [01:10:24] Bring it back to council. [01:10:26] We had this discussion last week, week before, and I think minus the $50,000, I think there was other things we were looking at that was even going to bring it down lower, [01:10:36] that we weren't really stuck with the five. [01:10:39] Mr. Rivera is very good at negative change orders or deductive change orders at the conclusion of a project. [01:10:46] I have no doubt that he would bring this project in under budget if you give him an opportunity to do so. [01:10:53] I just want us to be reminded of that. [01:10:58] I move for approval. [01:11:00] We have a motion. [01:11:01] Second. [01:11:02] To the maker. [01:11:03] Nothing more. [01:11:04] Second? [01:11:05] No. [01:11:06] Mr. Altman? [01:11:07] I think I have discussed tennis with some folks in the design industry, and just want to make comment that there was a community that I served called Plantation down in Sarasota County, [01:11:27] and they had clay courts, and it's quite a complicated procedure. [01:11:32] You put water, keep the courts wet underneath, and it requires a lot of maintenance. [01:11:38] But, you know, I think price-wise, we're not far with this cost to just resurface and have another tennis court to having a competitive level tennis courts. [01:11:52] The individual I talked to, his wife, competes nationally in tennis in her 60s, and a good number of our residents, including myself, are in our 60s. [01:12:05] They're not all as lucky as I am that I haven't had any knee problems up to this point. [01:12:10] But, you know, from a health standpoint, some folks just can't play on this type of court. [01:12:17] So it's a lot of money. [01:12:20] It was disappointing to me to see these holes on the side that weren't intentionally attempted to be filled or something, but done. [01:12:28] It's an unfortunate situation. [01:12:31] One bid causes me – I will not vote for this, but I would support continuing to explore it, maybe looking at alternatives and determining if we maybe want to go back out to bid. [01:12:46] I appreciate that there has been confirmation that it's a fair bid. [01:12:50] It's a fair bid in today's time, which is when nobody wants to bid for things, and it's hard to get somebody to bid. [01:12:58] So it's probably a high bid, but I'm sure it's a fair bid. [01:13:01] I'm not questioning the validity of it. [01:13:03] But I think for this amount of money, a little more – I'd like to see some options. [01:13:11] Councilman Altman, are you proposing to convert all four to clay courts? [01:13:17] Yeah. [01:13:18] Have we looked into the cost for that, if it would save any money, or no? [01:13:21] I'm good with clay courts. [01:13:23] I'm sure it won't save money. [01:13:24] It probably costs us a little more, but it's like we're close to it. [01:13:28] And you'd have significant ongoing amendments compared to this. [01:13:33] I guess the one thing that's a little disappointing here, and I agree with Councilman Altman, is that we let – we being the city as a whole – let these courts get in such disrepair. [01:13:42] We have cracking where water is going in and literally flushing out sand underneath and on the sides. [01:13:47] I think if we would have stayed on top of this – and I could be wrong – that we would have been able to – if we maintained them a little better, once we got to this crossroad, I think that we could have possibly saved some money with the renovations. [01:14:01] I still would also like to see – I mean, maybe obviously not with part of this proposal – but a tennis wall built, where if someone wants to go and hit against the wall, kick a soccer ball against the wall, play a racquetball against the wall, they have the option to do so. [01:14:14] There's plenty of space there to do so. [01:14:17] Once again, this is another one I'm going to vote for because I don't really see an alternative at this point, but it's another one that's sticker shocking. [01:14:24] I made that clear from the get-go. [01:14:26] But then we were combining the parking lot with the tennis court, and now we have more clarification. [01:14:30] But it is a tremendous amount of money. [01:14:32] But we have to stay on top of our property, I think, a little bit better because to allow cracks that large where water is getting in and having erosion underneath the courts is, I think, a little bit that could have been prevented. [01:14:44] Just a little comment. [01:14:46] It was a – not only was the erosion and stuff in the cracks, but there's a design problem. [01:14:52] It didn't have enough slope in it, so the water set up on the feet, on the court itself, and then deteriorated the concrete. [01:15:00] or asphalt soaked in and then washed out from underneath. [01:15:04] So this, I hope this design, this repair [01:15:08] will fix that design problem, too. [01:15:10] I appreciate bringing that up, but a design flaw, [01:15:13] when were these things built? [01:15:16] I don't know the answer to that question. [01:15:18] Perhaps Mr. Rivera missed that. [01:15:21] My point being, they've been there a long time, so. [01:15:23] 22 years, I think, 20 years, something like that. [01:15:26] Mr. Rivera, I mean, you're the expert here. [01:15:28] I'm sorry, go ahead, I didn't mean to interrupt you. [01:15:30] No, no, I was gonna say, in my understanding, [01:15:32] they have been attempted to be repaired [01:15:36] on several different occasions over the years [01:15:39] for the drainage problem, [01:15:41] but the drainage problem is a design problem. [01:15:45] And so, I assume you- [01:15:46] But 22 years ago, when it was designed, [01:15:47] I'm sure it was raining there then, we didn't hold the- [01:15:50] The water, like Councilman Davis had said, [01:15:53] the way it is now, there's existing areas [01:15:56] where water just sits on it. [01:15:57] Right, but was it like that- [01:15:59] When it did start to drain over to the east, [01:16:03] it wasn't designed properly to get that water off [01:16:06] and get it to where it needed to go. [01:16:08] Right, but this is 22 years, and I guess, [01:16:09] I'm not trying to beat a dead horse here, [01:16:11] but did we have water settling on the court [01:16:14] a year after the courts were constructed, or no? [01:16:17] Oh, I'm not sure. [01:16:19] That's my point. [01:16:20] If we pay a lot of money, I mean, [01:16:21] we just got a bid for $1.3 million to build tennis courts. [01:16:25] If we spent $1.3 million today, [01:16:27] and there was water settling on them [01:16:28] a year later or six months later, [01:16:30] I'd want to go back to the contractor and say, [01:16:31] hey, you need to fix this. [01:16:32] That's my only point. [01:16:33] So you made me feel a little bit better [01:16:35] that it's not just us neglecting maintenance of the court. [01:16:37] It was more of a design thing, [01:16:38] but I mean, we can't go back 22 years [01:16:40] to figure out who was wrong, but it's- [01:16:43] Right. [01:16:44] They didn't have the levels back then, you know. [01:16:46] That's why I went out there, Jeff, [01:16:51] because that's why I brought the whole thing up here. [01:16:54] I went out there, I was like, [01:16:55] I can't believe half a million dollars for tennis court, [01:16:58] you know. [01:16:59] I drove by there, too, for the same reason. [01:17:01] Yeah, I know. [01:17:02] Robert and Beric were out there [01:17:04] and kind of gave me some guidance. [01:17:06] We have a motion and a second. [01:17:09] Any further discussion? [01:17:11] Hearing none, all those in favor, [01:17:12] please signify by saying aye. [01:17:14] Aye. [01:17:15] Opposed, like sign. [01:17:17] Aye. [01:17:17] Motion passes four to one. [01:17:19] I just want to say one other thing. [01:17:21] I, when I went and voted on Tuesday, [01:17:24] I decided to go out and, you know, [01:17:26] there was six ladies out there, [01:17:28] my peer group, playing tennis, [01:17:30] and they knew all the problems that Robert had showed me [01:17:35] by just being a player there, you know. [01:17:38] So, you know, it's not, [01:17:40] it's very obvious to the people that play there, [01:17:42] as well as having a professional tell me what's going on. [01:17:45] Thank you.

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15. 8.e

    WWTP Storage Tank Cleaning and Painting Project Closeout

    approved

    Council approved the final pay request not to exceed $145,883 to Southern Road and Bridge for the 2019 Wastewater Treatment Plant Tank Cleaning and Painting Project, closing out the $271,663 project that remediated 10 storage tanks.

    • motion:Approve the final pay request not to exceed $145,883 to Southern Road and Bridge for the 2019 WWTP Tank Cleaning and Painting Project closeout. (passed)

    🏢Southern Road and Bridge👤Murphy👤Rivera#2019 Wastewater Treatment Plant Tank Cleaning and Painting Project#Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Fund

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    [01:17:46] Next item is the Wastewater Treatment Storage [01:17:48] Tank Cleaning and Painting Project closeout. [01:17:50] Mr. Rivera? [01:17:54] Thank you. [01:17:55] Mayor and Council, this request of staff [01:17:57] for Councils to review and to consider for approval [01:18:00] the attached final pay request in the amount [01:18:02] not to exceed $145,883 submitted by Southern Road and Bridge [01:18:10] for the 2019 Wastewater Treatment Plant [01:18:14] Tank Cleaning and Painting Project. [01:18:16] The total cost of this project was $271,663. [01:18:20] The deliverables for the project [01:18:25] was the remediation of 10 storage tanks. [01:18:29] The process included the removal [01:18:31] of the existing peeling paint, [01:18:33] the repairing of horizontal cracking [01:18:36] of the exterior tank walls, [01:18:39] and the existing caulking failures, [01:18:41] and the painting of storage tanks. [01:18:44] In addition, there were several miscellaneous structures [01:18:46] that were also included and had been brought [01:18:49] to you as a change order. [01:18:51] The funding for this project is identified [01:18:53] and available in the Water and Sewer Utility Revenue Fund, [01:18:57] and we would recommend that you approve [01:19:01] the final pay request. [01:19:02] Thank you. [01:19:03] I'll open it up for public comment. [01:19:05] Seeing no one come forward to bring it back to Council. [01:19:08] Second. [01:19:09] To the maker? [01:19:10] Yeah. [01:19:11] It'd be nice to get back on voting for something, yeah. [01:19:13] It's a second. [01:19:15] Mr. Murphy? [01:19:15] Nothing. [01:19:17] No comments, thank you. [01:19:18] In that case, all those in favor, [01:19:19] please signify by saying aye. [01:19:20] Aye. [01:19:21] Opposed, like sign. [01:19:22] Motion passes.

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16. 8.f

    2017-2018/2018-2019 Street Improvement Project Closeout

    approved

    Council approved a deductive change order of $416,474.65 and authorized a final pay request not to exceed $324,851.88 to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, closing out the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Street Improvement Projects. Council also suggested staff explore using the same change-order approach for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 projects to save costs.

    • motion:Approve the deductive change order of $416,474.65 and final pay request not to exceed $324,851.88 to Ajax Paving Industries for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Street Improvement Projects. (passed)
    • direction:Staff to evaluate applying the same change-order approach to the 2019-20 and 2020-21 street improvement projects and report back.

    📍Golf Drive, US 19 to Madison Street📍Golf Drive, US Highway 19 to the city limits West📍Lincoln Street, Missouri Avenue to Montana Avenue📍Madison Avenue📍Main Street, Southtown Loop to Seaforest📍Main Street, US 19 to Old Main Street📍Main Street, US 19 to Southtown Loop🏢Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC👤Mr. Altman👤Mr. Murphy👤Mr. Rivera#2017-2018 Street Improvement Project#2018-2019 Street Improvement Project#City Street Improvement Fund 701#East Grand neighborhood#East Madison neighborhood#North River neighborhood#The Heights neighborhood#West Grand neighborhood

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    [01:19:23] Next is the 2017-2018-2018-2019 [01:19:27] Street Improvement Project Closeout. [01:19:29] Mr. Rivera will make the presentation to you [01:19:33] for the agenda item which involves [01:19:36] a deductive change order and authorization [01:19:39] to make a final pay request on the program. [01:19:44] Thank you. [01:19:44] The deductive change order is in the amount [01:19:47] of $416,474.65. [01:19:52] And the final pay request is in the amount [01:19:55] not to exceed $324,851.88 [01:20:00] from Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC. [01:20:05] This is for the completion of the 17-18 [01:20:08] and the 18-19 street improvement projects. [01:20:12] As you recall, we brought to you [01:20:14] the 18-19 street improvement project [01:20:17] to you as a change order. [01:20:19] That was through your recommendation to us. [01:20:23] We were able to reduce costs [01:20:26] as far as that change order went [01:20:28] because we eliminated our bid phase [01:20:32] and contract agreement phases. [01:20:34] And then we were able to save time as well [01:20:36] because of that. [01:20:38] And then we had a pretty good feeling [01:20:42] about avoiding the possible increase [01:20:44] of construction costs due to inflation [01:20:47] and the economics. [01:20:49] The 2017 project, you may recall, [01:20:53] included collector roads such as Golf Drive, [01:20:56] Madison to, or I'm sorry, 19 to Madison Street, [01:21:01] Main Street 19 to Southtown Loop, [01:21:05] Madison Avenue, and several residential streets [01:21:08] in the East and West Grand neighborhoods. [01:21:11] The 2018 project included resurfacing Main Street [01:21:17] from US 19 to Old Main Street, [01:21:21] Main Street from Southtown Loop to Seaforest, [01:21:24] Lincoln Street from Missouri Avenue to Montana Avenue, [01:21:28] and then there were several residential streets [01:21:30] that were located in the North River, East Madison, [01:21:34] the Heights, and West Grand neighborhoods. [01:21:36] And then finally, we completed Golf Drive [01:21:39] from US Highway 19 to the city limits West. [01:21:44] The funding is available and identified [01:21:47] in the City Street Improvement Fund 701, [01:21:51] and we would recommend approval [01:21:52] of the deductive change order [01:21:54] as well as the final pay request. [01:21:57] Thank you. [01:21:57] We'll open it up for public comment. [01:22:00] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:22:03] Move for approval. [01:22:05] Second. [01:22:06] To the maker. [01:22:07] I just want to say, $400,000, good job, number one. [01:22:13] That backing up the 19-20, I mean the, what is it, [01:22:18] 17-18, 18-19, would it behoove us [01:22:21] to look at our 19-20, 20-21 in the same aspect? [01:22:27] Correct, if our funding is available, [01:22:30] because it definitely expedites the process. [01:22:33] Because I know that we were doing it near the end of, [01:22:37] the 17-18, and we added on. [01:22:40] So I just want to say, if we could look at that, [01:22:42] that might be another $300,000, $400,000 [01:22:44] that we could save in the next two years [01:22:46] on the monies too. [01:22:47] Sure, very good. [01:22:49] Great idea, Councilman. [01:22:51] Mr. Murphy, you had the second. [01:22:53] No, nothing. [01:22:54] Mr. Altman? [01:22:55] Yeah, the question, if the funding's available, [01:22:58] the collections of the assessments [01:23:01] start coming in in November. [01:23:03] Anything that gets started now, [01:23:04] I'm guessing it's going to take three or four months. [01:23:06] So I'm assuming you'll be looking at the revenue stream [01:23:10] of the faster we can turn the dollars [01:23:12] our residents pay into the till for the certain purpose [01:23:16] and get it back out in the pavement. [01:23:18] It sounds like that's good. [01:23:20] So hopefully we will identify and see that go. [01:23:25] Yeah, we will look at that, [01:23:26] and we'll report back to you, of course. [01:23:28] It just was like, when I heard the number 400,000, [01:23:31] I was like, I know we're back to two years up to each other, [01:23:33] and I knew that kind of money [01:23:36] makes a big difference. [01:23:37] And tires aren't pretty, streets aren't pretty, [01:23:40] but when they're first paved,

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17. 8.g

    Request for Approval of Altered Minds $268 Donation

    approved

    Council accepted a $268 donation from the Altered Minds art group, which uses the library's meeting rooms, to be used to expand appreciation and knowledge of fine arts at the library.

    $268

    • motion:Approve acceptance of $268 donation from Altered Minds to be used to expand appreciation and knowledge of fine arts at the library. (passed)

    🏢Altered Minds👤Allman👤Ms. Feigart👤Murphy

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    [01:23:42] you hear all the compliments. [01:23:43] A couple months later, [01:23:44] you don't hear the compliments anymore, [01:23:45] but it makes a big difference in the city. [01:23:49] To paraphrase that old expression, [01:23:50] 400,000 here, 400,000 there, [01:23:52] pretty soon you're talking about real money. [01:23:55] It's just check with check. [01:23:59] We designated all this money to go into the roads. [01:24:03] Deputy Mayor, anything? [01:24:06] Okay. [01:24:07] Any further discussion? [01:24:09] Hearing none, all those in favor, [01:24:10] please signify by saying aye. [01:24:12] Aye. [01:24:13] Opposed, like sign. [01:24:14] Motion passes. [01:24:15] Next, request to approve an Altered Minds $268 donation. [01:24:22] Yes. [01:24:24] Our library director, Ms. Feigart, [01:24:28] has been asked by the Altered Minds art group [01:24:33] who typically use the library's meeting rooms, [01:24:37] if she could accept a donation in the amount of $268. [01:24:41] Our ordinance requires that you allow us [01:24:45] to accept a donation and that we publicly accept it. [01:24:49] They have asked if you determine it's appropriate [01:24:53] to accept the funding, [01:24:55] that it be used to expand appreciation [01:24:58] and knowledge of fine arts at the library. [01:25:02] Good, we'll open up for public comment. [01:25:05] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to council. [01:25:07] Move for approval. [01:25:09] To the maker. [01:25:10] How come Andy didn't make that presentation? [01:25:12] Just kidding. [01:25:14] Second. [01:25:17] Mr. Murphy. [01:25:18] No, I'm good. [01:25:19] Mr. Allman. [01:25:21] I pass on our thanks to the Altered Minds folks [01:25:24] for their most generous contribution. [01:25:26] We appreciate it and I'm sure the library [01:25:29] will put it to good use. [01:25:30] All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [01:25:33] Aye. [01:25:33] Opposed, like sign. [01:25:35] Motion passes.

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18. 8.h

    Approval of Eight Replacement Laptops for Police Department

    approved

    Council approved a $24,473.04 expenditure for eight replacement Panasonic Toughbook laptops and docking stations for police vehicles, funded from forfeiture funds. During discussion, a councilmember responded to recent demands from Black Lives Matter Pasco chapter to defund the police, rejecting the demand.

    • motion:Approve expenditure of $24,473.04 from forfeiture funds for eight replacement Panasonic Toughbook laptops and docking stations for police vehicles. (passed)

    🏢Black Lives Matter Pasco chapter🏢Panasonic👤Mr. Allman👤Mr. Murphy#Defund the police demands#Forfeiture funds

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    [01:25:37] Next, approval of eight replacement laptops. [01:25:42] The laptops are proposed to be placed in police vehicles. [01:25:51] The $24,473 and four cent expenditure [01:25:56] also includes docking stations [01:25:59] for the Panasonic Toughbook computers. [01:26:03] We are asking that you approve the expenditure of the funds. [01:26:09] We are additionally asking that the funds [01:26:14] be taken out of forfeiture funds [01:26:16] because we are quite fortunate [01:26:18] and we have had some recently presented. [01:26:22] And so we've got them on hand and we'd like to use them. [01:26:26] We're going to open it up for public comment. [01:26:28] Seeing no one coming forward, bring it back to council. [01:26:31] For approval. [01:26:32] Second. [01:26:33] We have a motion and a second to the maker. [01:26:34] I like using those funds. [01:26:36] If somebody gets something wrong. [01:26:40] Absolutely, to the second. [01:26:41] I agree and we had a group in here a couple weeks ago [01:26:44] from the Black Lives Matter Pasco chapter [01:26:47] and came in here with demands [01:26:49] and it's on their social media page, [01:26:51] a list of demands for our city. [01:26:53] And I just want to say one of those demands listed [01:26:56] is for us to defund our police department. [01:26:58] I don't think anyone up on this council is going to do so. [01:27:02] And number two, you lost me at demand. [01:27:04] You don't come in here and demand us to do anything. [01:27:06] And if you are going to request [01:27:09] or recommend a change to our budget, [01:27:12] you need to live in our city limits [01:27:14] or at least have a business in our city [01:27:16] before you come here and tell us how to use our money. [01:27:19] So if you want to know what we're capable of doing [01:27:22] as council members, maybe read our city charter [01:27:25] because we can also not drop charges [01:27:27] against someone that's been arrested. [01:27:28] We don't have the authority to do so. [01:27:30] So you can demand all you want. It's not going to happen. [01:27:33] We're not able to do it, number one. [01:27:35] So I'm more than happy to second and vote for this motion. [01:27:38] Thank you. Mr. Murphy. [01:27:40] No, nothing. Mr. Allman. [01:27:42] Yes, sir. [01:27:43] Thank you very much. Great job. [01:27:46] Glad we've got the money available to do this. [01:27:50] If there's no further discussion, all those in favor, [01:27:54] please signify by saying aye. [01:27:55] Aye. Aye. Opposed, like sign. [01:27:59] Motion passes.

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